Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 536,000 arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ethiopia, 1995–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
In 2024, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ethiopia stood at 536,000 arrivals.
The figure is up 117.0% on the previous year and down 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ethiopia peaked at 933,000 arrivals in 2017 and was at its lowest, 103,000 arrivals, in 1995.
Ethiopia ranks 122nd of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 115,600 arrivals | 103,000 arrivals | 139,000 arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 252,900 arrivals | 136,000 arrivals | 427,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 736,800 arrivals | 468,000 arrivals | 933,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 493,800 arrivals | 247,000 arrivals | 897,000 arrivals | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ethiopia?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ethiopia was 536,000 arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 933,000 arrivals in 2017.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 103,000 arrivals in 1995.
- How does Ethiopia rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Ethiopia ranks 122nd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.